Patient's question:
I've been married for two years and haven't been able to get pregnant. I went to the hospital with my husband for thorough tests, and his sperm was fine. I've had all the tests I should have, except for the tubes. The doctor said the common method for checking the tubes is tubal contrast, but it's said to have quite a few side effects.Doctor's answer:
Common examination methods for fallopian tube blockage include the following:1. Tubal irrigation, also known as tubal fluid infusion.
2. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): MRI of the fallopian tubes includes conventional MRI and MRI-guided fluid infusion.
3. Laparoscopic examination: A colored liquid, such as methylene blue, is infused into the uterine cavity via a uterine catheter, and the fallopian tubes are observed through laparoscopy.
4. X-ray-guided hysterosalpingography: X-ray-guided hysterosalpingography allows visualization of the size, shape, and position of the uterine cavity, as well as the morphology of the fallopian tubes on the fluoroscopy screen and X-ray images.
Infertility is a serious condition, and patients are advised to seek timely symptomatic treatment based on their doctor's recommendations. It is also important to focus on self-care, including proper diet, to avoid worsening the condition.